Child Rearing Controversy

There are many philosophies on how to raise children. Some parents use the concept of their parents, others are seeking advice from their friends, and reading books on parenting. Parents come in various forms, and each parent approaches his parents in a way different from his personality. Parenting philosophy is divided into two styles, authoritarian and authoritative parenting. These two styles are similar, but there are subtle differences. Dictatorship parents bring high rank and success to children.

Diana · Baum · Linde's three child care laws are authoritative - breeding the style of children is strict, responsive, authoritarian, it reacts but does not request (Berk, 1996). A meaningless parenting style is not reactive, unmanaged or required (Martin and Colbert, 1997). These parenting style patterns shape children's perception. Authoritative parents provide warmth, attention and independence to children, but they set limits and demands are strict. They encourage children to become independent. Parents also discuss and explain discipline and family decisions. Therefore, parents patiently listen and offer careful guidance.

Child-rearing and education Child-rearing involves a high degree of physical and mental interaction between mothers and children, and fathers involvement is low. Traditionally, my son is preferred to my daughter, and the training of my eldest son is quite different from that of my other sons. A particularly close relationship between older son and mother is not uncommon. In the central family of modern cities, the close psychological relationship between mother and child is very common. Childhood socialization is generally guided by the existence of passive and plastic children, and natural talent and ability are not shaped as well as they are, in particular by maternity. These attitudes continue even in the early stages of education. Differentiation of academic ability does not begin until the end of elementary school focusing on social integration, self-training, and basic skills of reading, writing and arithmetic.

Child-rearing and education Child care and education are controlled by the state. When a child is sick, the mother can receive paid childbirth vacation and paid illness vacation. School education is free, elementary and junior high school is compulsory education. The state operates an affordable kindergarten. More than 10% of the population continues to receive education at several universities throughout the country. Literacy rate is high, 98% of the population aged 15 years and over can read and write. Higher Education At the end of the 20th century, 55 higher education institutions, including 13 private schools, were in Belarus.